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fairly easy grader with good extra credit assignments

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Bit of a tough grader and makes you write papers according to a ridiculous formula -- but if you question it she'll help and make sure it turns out OK. She definitely has some interesting and worthwhile things to say, and some good recommendations.

Although incoherent at times, you do learn a lot in her class. Very helpful outside of class, and genuine care for her students. Moderately challenging work load.

She LOVES history and cares about the students. She is very very helpful, all you have to do is ask. You learn so much in this class, the lectures are always interesting. She can be a little condescending at the beginning but the workload is light.

you never have to go to class. her tests are probably the easiest you'll find for this course. its easy to do well. no homework really except for reading. a little nutty but very nice and understanding. if you ask for help she's really generous.

Bizaar, a bit of a shrew but altogether a good teacher and a good woman. Kind of what you expect from a grad professor, lol.

Wabuda is awesome. She is crazy- not really that hard although a tough grader. With only two tests and essays, just study and write thoroughly and you will be fine. Participation is very important. She looks beyond history and sees potential in her students...something no other teachers have done.

She is the best; makes her classes fun and interesting and makes herself available to students for help... awesome teacher who is really smart; plus her exams are easy and she gives a lot of help with the papers

To pass this class all you have to do is be nice to her, do your 2 papers, and pay attention in class. You don't have to read the tkbk. You do need to study a bit for your 2 exams, but if you take good notes and study that, you'll do better than fine.

She's a little crazy but she's fun. Just take good notes and keep up with the current events. Just 2 papers, one midterm and a final. The people whining before me must be freshmen cause that's the best i've had so far at Fordham. She's the best!!! TAKE HER!!!! TAKE GOOD NOTES!!!!

Not an easy class to get an A in. Shes somewhat crazy, but she is amazing at history. She really loves the subject. Challenging class.

hahah this woman is CRAZY. Shes a hard grader... but she's fair. She likes to teach barefoot and is an "America" hater.... thats ok tho because she's amusing.

avoid her if possible but it's not the end of the world if you get stuck with her. two words--OFFICE HOURS: go as much as possible even if you have nothing to say. if you kiss her ass your grade will be boosted beyond belief. pretty hard grader but lets you do rewrites and offers helpful criticism.

I could listen to Wabuda talk all day. Very interesting woman with loads of knowledge. She takes a strong interest in her students and wants them to achieve their very best. She is a somewhat hard grader, however, she does it for the reason of wanting students to do top notch work. If you want a solid understanding of history, take her!

Great prof. She's a Democrat and you'll learn that quick--still fair though. Good person to talk to about ANYTHING. Personal problem, talk to her. She's always helpful. Her papers are clear cut, straight from the notes. No attendence policy. Midterm & final. Eat breakfast (oatmeal preffered, you'll understand why) and participate: she'll love you.

Kinda crazy, but EXTREMELY intelligent and accomplished. lestures, but only two papers midterm and final. take good notes. Participate and she will love you. SHE LOVES QUESTIONS, but if they are stupid or you are stupid she will let you know.

Doc Wabuda is great. Her classes are always about writing a good paper ; the reading seems to be incidental. Tests are standard:IDs and an essay. You gotta love her policy about not coming to class if you so much as sneeze...and don't forget to eat. "Do You know how hard it was to prepare food in pre-Industrial society?!!" Also what's up with her wanting "a cheerful font" and no staples on our papers? Kookie but Cool!

The rest of the reviews here are way off. Unfortunately, she teaches REQUIRED classes, so the brunt of the bad reviews here reflect those who are A)are not interested in the material, and B) expect to be pampered to while doing the minimal amount of work. She expects you to be engaged, and actually do the reading. Shocking, I know. She's fanastic.

took her for early modern life seminar. she expected us to read hundreds of pages for each class... be prepared to either do them or prepare to **** like you did read them. 20 page paper instead of a final... hard grader but fair if you can actually write a decent paper

One of the most eccentric professors I have had. Class is very interesting; she has lots of different stories and is very vocal about her views on the world (Christian/liberal) Very hard grader, but she gives you every opportunity to get better. Only midterm/final for tests, so you really have to work on papers. Overall, very good.

she's so smart and interesting. her class pretty much runs on the classes questions which really keeps things entertaining. she may see a little harsh at first, but she's really a nice lady who really wants her students to realize what they're capable of achieving.

I couldn't stand Prof. Wabuda at first. I dreaded coming to class and have her drone on about how smart she was and about all the things we werent doing right and yell. But as class went on she grew on me. Classes are pretty much just her lecturing and little participation is necessary.. except have questions ready she LOVES questions...

STAY AWAY! she only likes you if you partcipate but even then she still grades unfairly. very little homework expect for the 2 papers midterm and final. the midterm/final she tells you to memorize everything you have ever learned in the class and write that back down on the paper. i worked my ass off and still only got a B-

She's great - very knowledgable and funny! she is very into comments and questions and is very helpful when you go to see her. it's true - she's a hard grader and no one will get over an A- but it's worth it.

I'm gunna disagree with mostly everyone here. The key to her class is taking notes. The quizzes on Fridays come right out of your notes from the previous class. If you're a good note-taker, shouldn't be a problem. She is very knowledgeable, loves what she teaches, and made the material much more comprehensible. I would recommend her if you take not

She is by far one of the best professors at fordham. As long as you pay attention and participate in class (care about what she's teaching) then you'll walk out of the class with AT LEAST a B+. She's very helpful with regard to her office hours and works with her students to improve their papers. I walked out of the class with an A- & loved it.

One of the most brilliant professors at Fordham, she is very eccentric - but a really nice lady. I truly enjoyed her class (but maybe not my grade)

a good teacher in class, makes topic somewhat interesting, but an absolutely insane grader. i wouldn't take it unless you are already really good with history.

I have to admit, Wabuda is a bit of an eccentric, but if you look beyond that you can really learn a lot from her. Just show up to class and take good notes and you will be fine. And participate since it's 25% of your grade. She's really willing to help you out if you show her you care and are willing to put the effort in.

She's a really nice lady, and she enjoys what she is doing. You must take good notes! Her weekly quizzes,midterm&final are all from the notes! I got a B+ in the class and I never opened the textbook, just studied notes. But you need to memorize them.

amazing professor. she knows what she is talking about and is extremely insightful. a little eccentric, but it makes her class fun. everything comes from the notes- she dictates the notes and writes some things on the board. 3 readings required, but she explains them well enough to skip them. midterm/final are collection of essays. not too hard.

Overall, she is not bad. Like a few posts below me I received a B+ without ever opening the text, but I took notes that were almost verbatim from the lectures. I am not thrilled with my grade, but you reap what you sow. If you can take another professor, I recommend that. But if you have to take Wabuda, don't sweat.

Wabuda is the most amazing professor ever!! Her European Women class was very interesting and she always kept everyone's attention. She is the funniest and most eccentric professor at Fordham. Take her if you can! She is truly amazing!!

Dr Wabuda is awesome. My favorite teacher at fordham this far. She is crazy but in a good way. i got an A- and never even bought the book!

I thought her class was interesting. She gives quizzes once a week which are based off the lecture. You must be a good note taker and participate at least once a week. She teaches by reading from her notes and writing jey words on the board.

Very odd teacher, but in a good way, typical of a historian. Yes sometimes she can seem rude, however its just due to the generation gap and a cultural gap (she considers herself British). Her papers are very easy, she gives you a packet that basically holds your hand through the paper. Her feedback is very helpful and constructive.

Wabuda is a very particular professor but if you listen to her instructions and follow her exam guidelines very very closely, the class is an easy A. She is one of the best professors I have had at fordham! She is extremely tough but if you just listen to instructions the class is great! The textbook isn't needed, take great notes and talk in class

Dr. Wabuda is such a gem! She is so entertaining and she definitely cares about her students. Make sure you pay attention in class and take good notes because most of the information on the quizzes and tests comes directly from them. Also, if you ever have any questions for her, definitely ask because she is absolutely brilliant.

Literally the funniest, craziest professor I've had. Very little actual work and she is the most lenient grader possible. She is an actual character. Loves answering questions as condescending as possible. A broad knowledge of history. Ideal professor.

Prof. Wabuda makes her expectations for the semester very clear in her syllabus (in terms of your grade components). The entire class is based on lectures, which are all very interesting (coming from someone who doesnt like history). One thing is that there are weekly quizzes, but they arent too hard. Overall, loved this class and prof. Wabuda

Dr. Wabuda is the best history professor I've ever had. She is dedicated and brilliant when it comes to the material. She lectures every class and the weekly quizzes and midterm/final are directly from the lecture notes. Take good notes, participate often, and the class is an easy A.

Dr. Wabuda is the sweetest professor I have had so far. She is tough and quite sarcastic at times, but she is straight-forward and always willing to help. Some of my fellow students didn't like her, but I believe it's because they weren't willing to put in the effort, but if you are, you will fall into her good graces. Take her class!!!

Dr. Wabudas British Isles class was probably one of my favorite classes this semester. She practically gave everyone an A for the two presentations we had which was nice. Shes REALLY big on participation so always ask one question per class and youll be fine. Also had a 10-15 page paper but she graded it pretty leniently. Very funny and nice!